256: The Billion Dollar Show

The trouble with Apple sending Siri audio to human beings, macOS Catalina's overly aggressive approach to app security, and the possibility of Apple introducing a $3000 laptop cast a little bit of a pall on the Summer of Fun this week. But cheer up--we've also got some interesting Upstream news about Disney and Amazon, and a summer-themed version of Ask Upgrade!

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Upgrade #242: Myke and the Modems - Relay FM

Apple Buys Intel's Modem Business for $1 Billion: Here's Why | Tom's Guide

Jennifer Salke Says Amazon Isn't in Volume Business (But Wants More 'Fleabag') | Hollywood Reporter

'Lord of the Rings' Creative Team Set at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter

Marvel Phase 4: all movies and Disney Plus shows announced at Comic-Con 2019 - Polygon

Hawkeye (2012 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com

NBC streaming service to debut in April 2020 following Apple TV+ launch in fall, will be new home for ‘The Office’ after Netflix - 9to5Mac

Streaming War Rivals Want to Put the Spotlight on Others | Hollywood Reporter

Apple employees listen to Siri audio samples - Six Colors

Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian

Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - Bloomberg

Jason's Tweet about Catalina Security Issues

16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac

Digitimes: 16-inch MacBook Pro with narrow bezels coming in September - 9to5Mac

Apple to replace all MacBook keyboards with reliable keys - 9to5Mac

How a 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM MacBooks | Macworld

Jeremy Burge on Instagram: "House guests"

Pacific Pineapple - 2 Towns Ciderhouse

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show